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Inflation hitting food banks
By Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s the word that has been on the lips of almost every Canadian for the past six months: inflation. From utilities, to housing, and especially groceries, costs are soaring, and Canadians are doing their best. But when it comes to the organizations that act as a safety ... Read More »
2 responsesProfessor examines the concept of anti-racism in U of L lecture
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
Jebunnessa Chapola describes herself as a transnational person. Born in Bangladesh, she immigrated to Canada in 2010 after studying in Sweden, Norway, and the United States. Beyond her identity as a transnational, Chapola is an anti-racist scholar. “My transnational experiences have helped to make me who I am today and also my cross-cultural socialization, interdisciplinary ... Read More »
1 responseReport to police commission addresses multiple topics
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
The Lethbridge Police Commission on Wednesday at its November meeting heard a report from Lethbridge Police Service. The report covered multiple topics. In it, the downtown policing states it has seen a decline in encampments and are investigating fire issues in downtown. “The Downtown Policing Unit (DPU) has seen a slight decrease in the number ... Read More »
3 responsesArcheology professor discusses cultural heritage and social issues
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs invited to their Thursday session University of Lethbridge Archeology professor Kevin McGeough to talk about the treatment of cultural heritage and how this can be used as a barometer for social issues. “I want to go through and explore some different case studies of how the ... Read More »
1 responseField Law names fund recipients
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
With the Field Law Community Fund Program award of $75,000 having a record 151 applicants this year, the company has announced this year’s non-profit organizations which will receive a portion of that money. A totally of 40,000 votes were made by the public for their favourite projects from the varying organizations. “The public can vote ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sexual assault case adjourned to new year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge lawyer who has adjourned a sexual assault case several times while he waits for disclosure, is still waiting and has adjourned his matter again, this time into the new year. Marcus Mueller told a judge Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice that even though he is having resolution discussions with the ... Read More »
1 responseProvince expecting higher budget surplus
By Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is projecting a surplus of $5.5 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year, an increase from $3.2 billion which was forecast in this year’s budget. The government also says the province’s finances and economic outlook remain strong, although risks do persist. This is among information provided to media ... Read More »
3 responsesShoebox program helps homeless women
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2023
Lethbridge Shoebox Project for Women (Lethbridge SBP Chapter) for the third year is collecting filled shoeboxes with personal items for struggling women. The project began Nov. 12 and will continue until Dec. 10. Donated shoeboxes can be dropped off at DĂ©cor Out the Door or Gary Moe Chrysler dealership. It is encouraged that donors include ... Read More »
1 responseMan pleads guilty in deadly drunk driving collision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man who was extremely intoxicated when he smashed into a cattle liner, killing one son and injuring another, has pleaded guilty to three criminal charges and will be sentenced early next year. Ryan Scott Potts, 39, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Fort Macleod court of justice to charges of impaired driving causing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves dog run at animal shelter
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An investment at the Lethbridge Animal Shelter is going to make life more doggone bearable for the canines staying there. City council on Tuesday approved an official business motion put forward by Acting Mayor John Middleton-Hope and councillor Jeff Carlson that will give dogs in the facility more exercise. Council agreed to spend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Last of Us’ production has big benefits for Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An HBO series that was filmed in Alberta had a huge economic spinoff. “The Last of Us,” which was filmed partly in southern Alberta and had one scene featuring Lethbridge’s iconic High Level Bridge, is the largest series ever shot in Canada, according to the Motion Picture Association – Canada. Over $141 million ... Read More »
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